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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Derrick Baer with Special Times Square Appearance

Derrick Baer, of Artesia, New Mexico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the Oil and Gas industry. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Baer’s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on March 27, 2015.

Artesia, NM, March 26, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Derrick Baer was born in Elk City, Oklahoma but raised in Artesia, New Mexico. He later moved to Longmont, Colorado, where he was an Eagle Scout with Troop 281. After his graduation from Longmont High School, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as a Field Radio Operator stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and in Okinawa, Japan. His career with the Marine Corps ended after his deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to the Mediterranean. Upon his return to Artesia, New Mexico, he worked as a Rig Safety Technician with several different companies. In 2006, he started Big Bear Services along with his father, Rick Baer. Big Bear Services is contracted by operators and drilling contractors in the Permian Basin and Southeast New Mexico region as the service provider of the pick-up and lay-down of tubing and casing for the oil and gas industry. Mr. Baer still partners with his father in their business but he also volunteers some of his time with the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico as a Reserve Police Officer. www.bigbearservices.com

About Strathmore’s Who’s Who

Strathmore's Who's Who honors successful individuals in the fields of Business, the Arts and Sciences, Law, Engineering and Government. We honor professional men and women in all academic areas and professions based on one's position and accomplishments. Inclusion is limited to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession. The Times Square appearance is given to the individual who has demonstrated consistent excellence in their career. The visual celebration of this individual will be displayed on digital screens at the venerable and historical 3 Times Square, New York, one of the busiest and most high profile landmarks in the nation.